Interior Designer - Atlanta, GA

Cortland•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. Role Overview As the Interior Designer, you’ll lead and execute the endtoend design vision for acquisitions, renovations, and special projects across a multimilliondollar portfolio of multifamily apartment communities. You’ll translate creative concepts into cohesive, buildable, and brandaligned environments that elevate both resident experience and asset value.

Requirements

3+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably in high‑end residential or hospitality environments
2+ years of hands‑on experience using Revit
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Decorative Arts, or a related field
Strong vendor, supplier, and trade partner network
Deep understanding of measurements and site‑specific dimensions
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Proven project management and organizational capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bluebeam; ability to hand sketch
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

Develop renovation and reconfiguration concepts that optimize unit layouts, functionality, and flow
Design model units, including furniture selection, purchasing, budget management, delivery coordination, installation oversight, and Care Binder creation
Partner with Investments, Cortland Build, Architecture, and external vendors to ensure design intent is consistent across interiors and exteriors
Review shop drawings and submittals to verify alignment with approved design intent
Lead furniture selection, contracts, budget tracking, and installation across projects
Collaborate with in‑house landscape architects to set sitewide design direction and approve finish selections
Select finishes and materials that reflect current and emerging design trends
Establish and communicate a clear design narrative to ensure cohesive, on‑brand environments
Collaborate with Marketing to align design direction with branding, signage, logos, and color palettes
Develop interior drawings, millwork details, building guidelines, and MEP specifications
Partner with pool designers to define design direction and select all finish materials
Create a cohesive design vision for fitness centers, including layout review and coordination with equipment plans
Coordinate, review, and maintain design documentation across varying scopes of work
Partner with Preconstruction to align design intent with cost, scope, and budget targets
Develop and manage project schedules for construction and furniture delivery/install
Track budgets and progressive pricing to ensure projects remain on target financially
Collaborate with Cortland Build and Architecture teams to produce comprehensive construction documents